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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,373.84, 30,550.68 and 7,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,373.84, 30,550.68 and 7,224.24 is: 10,832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,373.84 : 30,550.68 = 7,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,373.84/30,550.68 = 7,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,373.84x = 30,550.68 × 7,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,373.84x = 220,705,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,705,444.48/20,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.79

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